High-Protein Pasta Primavera

Name: High-Protein Pasta Primavera
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 320 g Whole wheat pasta; 600 g chicken breast; 200 g asparagus; 150 g peas; 200 g zucchini; 200 g bell peppers; 40 ml olive oil; 15 g garlic; 30 ml lemon juice; optional Parmesan cheese (optional); 5 g salt; 2 g pepper

Whole wheat pasta tossed with grilled chicken and a medley of fresh spring vegetables. A light and colorful lunch that's packed with protein.

Total: 1 h
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 515
Protein: 42 g
Fat: 14 g
Carbs: 58 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Whole wheat pasta320 g
chicken breast600 g
asparagus200 g
peas150 g
zucchini200 g
bell peppers200 g
olive oil40 ml
garlic15 g
lemon juice30 ml
Parmesan cheese (optional)optional
salt5 g
pepper2 g

Method

5 steps

Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the whole wheat pasta until al dente; drain and set aside.
Season chicken breast with salt and pepper, then grill in a pan until fully cooked; slice into strips.
In the same pan, sauté minced garlic, sliced zucchini, bell peppers, and asparagus until tender-crisp, then stir in the peas.
Combine the cooked pasta, grilled chicken, and sautéed vegetables in a large bowl.
Toss the mixture with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well coated.